The Digester

EU welcomes Orbán defeat as Hungary chooses Europe

The opposition victory led to widespread congratulatory messages from European leaders and raised expectations that Hungary will cease blocking EU measures on Ukraine and other policies.

23 hours ago · Hungary · 172 articles

war

US orders naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran

President Trump ordered US forces to block ships entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged Iranian mines and illicit tolls, while allies weigh participation and legal experts warn of maritime law risks.

8 hours ago · Iran · 53 articles

religion

Pope Leo XIV says he is not afraid of Trump and will not respond to criticisms

Aboard the flight to Algeria the pontiff said he is not afraid of the Trump administration and will not answer personal attacks, while pressing for ceasefires in Lebanon and dialogue in Sudan as he prepares for a major African visit.

9 hours ago · United States · 47 articles

war

Trump warns he will destroy Iranian ships as US blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins

A US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports began Monday and President Trump warned he would eliminate any Iranian ship that approached the blockade, while Iran vowed a firm response.

4 hours ago · Iran · 25 articles

politics

Trump posts AI image of himself as Jesus after attacking the Pope over Iran war

The former US president shared an AI-created portrait of himself as Jesus after criticizing the Pope over the Iran war and calling him "Pope Leo XIV" weak on crime and poor on foreign policy.

10 hours ago · United States · 45 articles

politics

Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

A federal judge in Miami ruled President Trump did not meet the legal standard of actual malice in his defamation suit over a Wall Street Journal story on a Jeffrey Epstein birthday book, dismissing the complaint but allowing him to amend it by April 27.

5 hours ago · United States · 26 articles

politics

Péter Magyar elected Hungary prime minister after defeating Viktor Orbán

The 45-year-old leader of the centre-right, pro-European Tisza party won the national election, ending Fidesz's 16-year hold on power.

23 hours ago · Hungary · 68 articles

sports

McIlroy takes two-shot lead at Masters after crucial birdie

Rory McIlroy birdied a key hole at the Masters to open a two-shot lead at Augusta National.

22 hours ago · United States · 69 articles

war

US to begin blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump ordered a naval blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz to begin Monday at 10:00 Washington time after failed peace talks, with US Central Command confirming impartial enforcement and interception of ships that paid an alleged Iranian toll.

4 hours ago · United States · 18 articles

politics

Trump attacks Pope Leon XIV over criticism of US policy

On Truth Social, President Trump accused Pope Leon XIV of being weak on crime and poor on foreign policy, urged him to stop pleasing the radical left, and rejected papal criticism of US actions regarding Iran and Venezuela.

16 hours ago · United States · 37 articles

politics

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru first-round exit polls amid voting disruptions

Exit polls from Ipsos and Datum give Fujimori about 16.5%, projecting her into a likely second round after delays at 211 polling stations left 63,300 electors unable to vote.

20 hours ago · Peru · 43 articles

politics

Trump calls Pope Leo XIV 'weak' on crime and 'terrible' on foreign policy

President Trump publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social after the pope criticised US policy on the war with Iran and the treatment of migrants, prompting further comments from Trump to reporters.

17 hours ago · United States · 33 articles

lifestyle

National Lottery Set For Life winning numbers for Monday 13 April

The National Lottery Set For Life draw on Monday 13 April produced the numbers 12, 13, 19, 25, 44 with Life Ball 4, with a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years.

less than a minute ago · United Kingdom · 7 articles

war

Trump says Iran has contacted US for new talks as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

After talks in Pakistan ended without agreement, President Trump said Iran reached out for new negotiations while warning of military action and ordering a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

2 hours ago · United States · 8 articles

war

Ceasefire holds as US blockade targets Iran's oil exports

With a fragile ceasefire in place, the United States has begun a maritime blockade intended to halt Iranian hydrocarbon exports, turning the conflict into a standoff that could disrupt shipping and raise global oil prices.

3 hours ago · Iran · 9 articles

entertainment

Hollywood voices oppose $111 billion Paramount-Warner merger

More than 1,000 actors, writers and directors signed an open letter saying the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would cut jobs, reduce film output and shrink competition as the deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approval.

5 hours ago · United States · 15 articles

finance

US to begin naval blockade of Iranian ports as markets wobble

CENTCOM says a naval blockade of Iranian ports will begin April 13, prompting market caution as oil prices hover near $95 a barrel and inflation data lifts yields.

22 hours ago · United States · 37 articles

finance

Oil tops $100 after US-Iran talks fail

Brent and WTI surged 8 to 9 percent after US-Iran talks collapsed and the US announced a blockade of Iranian ports, heightening fears of wider disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

19 hours ago · Iran · 30 articles

health

Man enters HIV remission after bone marrow transplant from CCR5Δ32 sibling

A man achieved functional cure of HIV after a bone marrow transplant from his brother, who has the CCR5Δ32 mutation; extensive testing found no virus in major reservoirs and the patient remains off antiretroviral therapy.

2 hours ago · Norway · 10 articles

religion

Pope Leo begins 10-day Africa tour to spotlight continent's needs

Pope Leo, the first US pope, begins a 10-day tour on April 13 through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea to draw global attention to Africa’s needs and address interfaith and political issues.

19 hours ago · Algeria · 26 articles